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A close-up of three golden-brown puff pastry danishes filled with cream cheese and blueberry topping, showcasing their flaky texture.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe (Quick & Easy)

This easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe uses store-bought puff pastry for a flaky, buttery base, topped with a rich cream cheese filling and a vibrant blueberry sauce. The perfect bakery-quality breakfast treat made right in your own kitchen!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 danishes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Topping
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat block, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
For the Danish Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tsp water
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Electric mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Blueberry Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries burst. Whisk cornstarch with cold water, add to the pan, and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until just combined.
  3. Assemble the Danishes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into six equal rectangles. Score a ½-inch border around each rectangle without cutting through.
  4. Fill and Bake: Spread the cream cheese mixture inside the scored border. Top with the cooled blueberry sauce. Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the danishes cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep Pastry Cold: Work with cold puff pastry to ensure it puffs up nicely during baking.
Room Temp Cream Cheese: Use fully softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in your filling.
Don't Overfill: A small amount of filling goes a long way and prevents spillage.